It was…
A year I started off unemployed after I got laid off from a company I loved working for.
A year where I was out of a job for five out of the first 12 months.
A year where a five year relationship ended abruptly.
A year where I still didn’t get a grip on certain vices.
A year where I still didn’t get myself started in a specific career.
A year where I said I would get back into writing, but never did.
But this past year was also…
A year where I saved more money than I ever have.
A year where I dedicated three months of my time coaching a HS basketball team and loved it.
A year where I witnessed history with the inauguration of a Black President.
A year where I had my best year as a ticket reseller.
A year where I learned more about the ticket business. I learned so much that if I really wanted to go into business for myself, I could.
A year where I sat court-side for the first time.
A year where I went to Las Vegas for a boxing fight and a stay at the Bellagio for free.
A year where I became closer to my family.
A year where I really found my way with this blog and am thankful for everyone who reads it.
A year where I learned that I don’t need a woman by my side to feel complete.
But most importantly, a year where I became more honest with myself.
You see, I don’t know what 2010 holds. Nobody does. But I can ‘honestly’ say that I’ve never been more optimistic for my/friend’s futures’ as I am now.
All the best in 2010…
7 responses right now ↓
1 VR // Dec 31, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Wish you nothing but the best in 2010!!
2 admin // Dec 31, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Thanks VR.
3 Isom Chapelle // Jan 2, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Whats up CC,
I’ve been reading your blog for about three months now. I’m really feeling your thoughts and hearing whats going on on with you.
I esp liked this post. Life is both sweet and bittersweet. It’s cool to look back on an entire year and see where you feel short and where you really excelled.
Here’s to you being a better man this next year than you were this past!
Peace hombre
IC
4 Goddess Intellect // Jan 3, 2010 at 10:21 am
We luv ya…and I know this year is gonna be hot!!
I also noticed how your positives out weighed the negative..progress no less =)
5 kt // Jan 3, 2010 at 12:01 pm
it all sounds good man. I am sure 2010 you will build on the positives/successes of 2009! keep it up!
6 admin // Jan 3, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Thanks GI, Kenny, and IC…I appreciate the comments. Wish you all the best…Never met you IC (at least I think). Where do I know you from?
7 Isom Chapelle // Jan 6, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hey Claudio,
We haven’t met in person yet. I’m in Harlem, so maybe one day soon.
Peace
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